Randall Cecil Hayes

Randall would like to let you know that his work here is done. He received a call, a sort of an offer you can’t refuse, for an appointment from which he will not be returning. This assignment comes with a huge sign-on bonus, a reunion with family and friends he  has not seen in a long time. Job security is exactly 110 percent. He was given the gift of life on earth on July 6, 1948 to his parents Woodrow Wilson and Letha Estelle (Allison) Hayes, and had to give it back on October 23,2019 when his Loving Father above called him home.  This is hard. But he wants you to know ”I was a lucky man, who led a lucky existence, and for this I am grateful. I first got sick in April 2010 when my heart decided to try and give out on me. I decided to be joyful about having had a full life, rather than sad about having to die. Amazingly, this outlook worked for me. (Well, you know, most of the time.) My Heavenly Father and loving family also helped me accept what I could not change. At any rate, I am at peace. And on that upbeat note,  I am enjoying my new assignment in this wonderful place where I am socializing, gardening, fishing and Playing with my Cupcake to My heart’s content. Music, laughter and love are guaranteed. Food is delicious and you never gain an ounce. I have left detailed instructions for my wife, children and grandchildren to celebrate my work on earth, which has now been completed. Low adherence to this instruction will not be tolerated. And I want everyone to know when I ask you now if “You want to go with me?” My reply Won’t be “Up Buck’s tail to see the sun go down! So, BE READY!”

Hazlehurst

Randall Cecil Hayes, Sr., 71,  of Hazlehurst, Georgia passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Glenwood Healthcare in Glenwood, Georgia.

Randall was born July 6, 1948 at home to Woodrow Wilson and Letha Estelle (Allison) Hayes. On June 5, 1969 he married the former Maudine Taylor.

Randall  is survived by his wife of 50 years, Maudine Hayes; one daughter, Deborah Davis and her husband Jimmy Joe of Hazlehurst, GA and his two sons, James Hayes and his wife Rhinalyn of ChandLer, TX and Randall C Hayes, Jr and his wife Rebecca of Elizabeth City, NC; five grandchildren, Kegan Davis (Jocelyne Potter) of Anchorage, AK, Kyle Hayes of Fayetteville, AR, Justin Hayes of Chandler, TX, Daniel (DJ) Hayes of Chandler, TX and Autumn Hayes of Elizabeth City, NC; his sister Linda McGauley and her husband William (Bill) of Douglas, GA and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow and Letha Hayes , his brother Edward Hayes and  two Sisters Betty Long and Ann Darley.

Randall was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all.

He was a dedicated employee who loved to work as a Supervisor at Hazlehurst Mills (Propex, Inc) for 40 years  until he was forced to stop and retire in 2010 due to his illness. He gardening and fishing when he was able to enjoy these past times. Most importantly he loves spending time with his living family. Randall was always there to help family and friends with whatever they May have needed him for.

A special thank you to the Glenwood Healthcare in Glenwood GA and Southern Community Hospice in Vidalia GA for the loving sweet care and support during Randall’s time of illness.

A CELEBRATION of Life will be held at a later date and announced for all family, extended family and friends who wish to attend.

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to:
-Community Hospice House in Vidalia, GA (904 Mount Vernon Rd Vidalia, GA 30474)

-Glenwood Healthcare Activities (PO Box 869 Glenwood, GA 30428,

-Your Local Gideons (For Bibles to Spread the love of God through His Word)

-Four Rivers Veterinary Center (1901 Commerce Drive Vidalia, GA 30474 - Or your local Animal Shelter)